2003 NABI 45CLFW RECALL - #12V324000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 NABI 45CLFW |
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| Manufacturer |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2003 - 12/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/11/2012 |
| Influenced by |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/7/2012 |
| # Affected |
339 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296. |
| Notes |
NABI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20123. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2003 NABI 45CLFW Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2003 NABI 45CLFW Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2003 NABI 45CLFW Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 NABI 45CLFW Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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